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A town of 237 people in Rusk County, Wisconsin
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Conserved land6.4%960 of 14,953 acres
Trails0.7 mi0 mi per sq mi
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Town in Wisconsin, United States
237Population
23.5 sq miArea
1,280 ftElevation

True is a town in Rusk County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 237 at the 2020 census. The village of Glen Flora is within the town.

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Most working residents leave True for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ladysmith (33%), Hawkins (8%) and Bruce (4%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Ladysmith
33%
Hawkins
8%
Bruce
4%
Rice Lake
4%
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1better than WI·11worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 20 are too close to call.

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Marshfield Medical Center - LadysmithLadysmith · 11.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
Family Health Center - Ladysmith Dental CenterLadysmith · 11.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · ZIP codes 54526, 54563 · CMS · HRSAHealth in True →

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 48% of U.S. communities.

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True has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 79°, a January night drops to 3°, and about 52 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

25° / 6°Winter
53° / 30°Spring
77° / 54°Summer
54° / 35°Fall
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Nearest: Hawkins Area LibraryHawkins · 8 miles · 39 hrs a week
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